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Prediction markets will overcome big binary risks

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By Jeffrey Goldfarb Verified
| Reuters Verified
NEW YORK, Sept 18 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Prediction markets are redefining “future shock.” Businessman Alvin Toffler popularized the term with his 1970 book about technological advances overwhelming society. The proliferation of online swap contracts for a broad array of events have created similar effects. Crystal balls remain cloudy, but there's enough momentum to confidently foretell some financial outcomes for Kalshi, Polymarket, Robinhood Markets (HOOD.O) , opens new tab and others.
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Wild SPAC deal-hounds howl at moonshots

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By Jeffrey Goldfarb Verified
| Reuters Verified
NEW YORK, Sept 11 (Reuters Breakingviews) - If there’s any lingering doubt that greed eclipses fear these days, just look at the number of blank checks investors ​are willing to write. Cash-stuffed shell companies are once again in vogue, finding easy purchase in ‌markets that have eagerly bought shares in everything from rocket ships to subway sandwiches. Their wildly ambitious takeover targets and poor track record are indicative of an unhealthily voracious appetite for risk.
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Cárceles de máxima seguridad, accionistas de mínima

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By Jeffrey Goldfarb Verified
| Cinco Días Verified
Las cárceles han sido rescatadas. Pese al descenso sostenido de la delincuencia en EE UU, el auge de una política migratoria punitiva ha dado un impulso extraordinario a los centros de detención. El presidente Donald Trump puede ser bueno para el negocio, pero probablemente no sea sostenible y reaviva las dudas sobre los incentivos financieros perversos de las penitenciarías privatizadas con ánimo de lucro.
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